Position #: 195187
Expected Start Date: September 28, 2026
Union: HSAS
Facility: Battlefords Union Hospital
City/Town: North Battleford
Department: Addiction Services Community Clinics&Programs
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Addictions Counsellor - Degree $34.509 to $42.199
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: As a member of the interdisciplinary team, and under the general direction of the Manager of Addiction Services the incumbent is responsible for the day to day client service delivery (development, implementation, delivery and assists with evaluation) of Addiction Services. Performs clinical case management; community education and community development. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Bachelor of Chemical Dependency
Licenses
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Bachelor Degree acceptable to the employer
Competencies
- Advanced - Assessment skills
- Advanced - Communication skills
- Advanced - Organizational skills
- Basic - Problem solving skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge in substance abuse and addictions, including cause and effect
- Knowledge in addictions screening, assessment tools and procedures
Other Information
- The primary responsibilities of this position is sedentary. However, travel is required as deemed necessary by the employer
- For more information on the city of North Battleford please visit https://www.cityofnb.ca/
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